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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,525.28, 12,771.36 and 4,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,525.28, 12,771.36 and 4,816.02 is: 7,214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,525.28 : 12,771.36 = 4,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,525.28/12,771.36 = 4,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,525.28x = 12,771.36 × 4,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,525.28x = 61,507,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,507,125.19/8,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,214.68

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